Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is an irresistible dish that perfectly balances the crunch of deep-fried shrimp with a delightful sweet and spicy homemade hot honey glaze. This recipe is quick and easy to make, making it an ideal choice for parties, casual dinners, or simply a delicious treat at home. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor that is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or in creative tacos, these crispy shrimp will be the highlight of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Dredge marinated shrimp in seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F.
- Fry coated shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drizzle immediately with hot honey while still hot.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg